Longer HP-IL cable runs

[rprosperi]

(02-18-2018 06:58 PM)Paul Berger (Canada) Wrote:  Gigabit ethernet uses all 4 pairs in the cable, and CAT 5/5e/6 cables is unshielded. Ethernet uses differential signalling to reduce the effects of noise.

So, do you think these (CAT5/5E/6) are usable for HP-IL, or are you saying not suitable? Also, I think you mean the individual pairs are unshielded, not the entire cable, right?

I was going to mention Gbit Ethernet and thought "well, very few folks use this at home anyhow so why bother" but even that is increasingly untrue. With prices for Gbit routers and devices dropping every day, it pays to use them.